MFS Lifetime Income R2 (MLLGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.44
-0.03 (-0.24%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets545.15M
Expense Ratio0.94%
Min. Investment$1,000
Turnover5.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.89
Dividend Yield7.17%
Dividend Growth17.32%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 30, 2026
Previous Close12.47
YTD Return3.31%
1-Year Return7.30%
5-Year Return14.43%
52-Week Low12.21
52-Week High12.83
Beta (5Y)0.40
Holdings27
Inception DateSep 29, 2005

About MLLGX

MFS Lifetime Income Fund Class R2 is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with sustainable income throughout retirement by utilizing a diversified, multi-asset approach. Its primary function is to generate total return through a blend of current income and capital appreciation, making it suitable for those already in or entering retirement. The fund achieves this by following a 'fund of funds' strategy—allocating assets across other MFS mutual funds, with a typical target allocation of approximately 70% in bond funds, 20% in U.S. stock funds, and 10% in cash funds. This structure aims for both principal preservation and moderate growth potential, balancing risk and reward as retirement needs evolve. The fund regularly rebalances its holdings to maintain its conservative profile, emphasizing fixed income and global diversification. Its monthly dividend payouts and relatively low volatility, reflected in a five-year beta of 0.41, make it a notable option for income-focused retirees. Since its inception in 2005, the fund has exemplified a systematic approach to supporting retirement financial goals, standing out within the target-date retirement fund category.

Fund Family MFS
Category Target-Date Retirement
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MLLGX
Share Class R2
Index Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

MLLGX had a total return of 7.30% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.55%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

SymbolProviderNameExpense Ratio
FAFAXFidelityFidelity Advisor Freedom Retirement A0.71%
FTAFXFidelityFidelity Advisor Freedom Retirement M0.96%
FNSHXFidelityFidelity Freedom Retirement K0.42%
FYTKXFidelityFidelity Freedom Retirement Fund Class K60.24%
FFFAXFidelityFidelity Freedom Retirement Fund0.46%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

SymbolShare ClassExpense Ratio
MLLKXR60.32%
MLLJXR40.44%
MLLIXI0.44%
MLLAXA0.69%

Top 10 Holdings

78.80% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
MFS Total Return Bond R6MRBKX20.01%
MFS Limited Maturity R6MQLKX19.98%
MFS Inflation-Adjusted Bond R6MIAKX10.02%
MFS Government Securities R6MFGKX10.01%
MFS Global Opportunistic Bd R6MGBOX7.01%
MFS Blended Research Mid Cap Eq R6BMSYX3.02%
MFS Blended Research Intl Eq R6BRXVX2.77%
MFS Blended Research Value Equity R6BRUNX2.01%
MFS High Income R6MHIKX2.00%
MFS Value R6MEIKX1.99%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 30, 2026$0.02497Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026$0.02489Jun 1, 2026
May 19, 2026$0.23551May 20, 2026
Apr 30, 2026$0.02243May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026$0.02236Apr 1, 2026
Feb 27, 2026$0.02238Mar 2, 2026
Full Dividend History